Check Out the VFX Reel for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

Written by  on September 7, 2016

The Star Wars series has ridden this wave from practical effects like puppetry and meticulously detailed sets in the ’70s and ’80s to the CGI-heavy …

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New before-and-after video showcases Star Wars: The Force Awakens digital effects

Written by  on September 7, 2016

For all the talk about practical props and sets on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, none of it would have worked without the digital component provided …

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IN PICTURES: Star Wars characters come out in force

Written by  on September 7, 2016

THE Force was strong in Fordingbridge when the town was invaded by well-known Star Wars characters. The Farthest From Star Wars event took …

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Germain tattoo expo features big artists, Star Wars, more

Written by  on September 7, 2016

Other highlights include Jell-O wrestling, tattoo contests, classes, awards, a sexy Star Wars show from burlesque troupe Hard Candy, and a Star Wars …

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This ‘Star Wars’ Drone Set Tasks Pilots With Shooting Down The Death Star

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An upcoming drone set from Spin Master tasks owners with piloting an X-Wing and shooting down a hovering Death Star. ( Spin Master ).

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Check out Star Wars: The Force Awakens before and after the special effects

Written by  on September 7, 2016

Not for nothing are they at the top of the tree, and the VFX reel for Star Wars: The Force Awakens does a pretty good job of showing why they’re so …

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This ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Special Effects Video Will Blow Your Mind

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The “Star Wars” films have always boasted jaw-dropping imagery, and “The Force Awakens” was no exception. And this behind-the-scenes reel …

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Star Wars: 33 years since release and people are only just realising this Return of the Jedi mistake

Written by  on September 7, 2016

The year is 1983. It’s been three years since The Empire Strikes Back – the long-awaited sequel to 1977’s Star Wars – was released, and the ‘final’ part …

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‘Star Wars Rebels’ season 3 air date, spoilers: No more expanded universe for series? Grand …

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Star Wars Rebels” season 3 is premiering in a few weeks, and the franchise decided to give a sneak peek of its latest antagonist, the Grand Admiral …

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Star Wars: Battlefront Update–Death Star DLC Release Date Revealed; EA Confirms New Details …

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Star Wars: Battlefront fans inch closer to highly anticipated release of Death Star DLC anytime soon this September. Electronic Arts has now reached …

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Star Wars Rebels Season 3: Admiral Thrawn to return to Star Wars universe; to be groomed as big …

Written by  on September 7, 2016

With Star Wars Rebels Season 3 set to premiere XD on September 24, fans of the franchise were delighted to know that Grand Admiral Thrawn will be …

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Watch ILM’s Amazing VFX Reel for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

Written by  on September 7, 2016

Thanks to the company’s relationship with the Star Wars saga, the special effects creators easily the most recognizable name in their business, …

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Go Behind the Magic of the Amazing Visual Effects in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

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A new short clip from the visual effects house Industrial Light & Magic peels back the magic of Star Wars: The Force Awakens to take us through the …

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The Original Star Wars Soundtrack Will Be Available Again on This Gorgeous Vinyl Set

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Got room in your vinyl crate for yet another re-issue of John Williams’ Star Wars: A New Hope soundtrack? Of course you do. Because this time around …

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Star Wars 8 Spoilers, Updates, Release Date: Antagonist to Protagonist, Kylo Ren might end up in …

Written by  on September 7, 2016

The twisted plot of Star Wars: The Force Awakens has provided the avid fans of the movie to hover around the gaps of its plot and develop numerous …

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Star Wars Rebels Season 3 New Trailer: Thrawn Layouts Plans To Defeat Ezra

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Star Wars Rebels Season 3’s newest trailer featured heavily villain Grand Admiral Thrawn. Thrawn reveals his foolproof plan in defeating the Rebels …

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Star Wars characters go down a storm at Hartlepool museum

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Star Wars fans also enjoyed an exhibition which featured original war weapons that provided the inspirations for sci-fi versions in the original Star …

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Watch how VFX artists crafted ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

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ILM has unveiled the official “sizzle reel,” for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, showing how it did major visual effects for the movie. If this sounds …

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The ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Plot Explained

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While Rogue One is a spin-off of the core story of Star Wars, it’s anything but separate. In fact, it’s about as connected as you can get without George …

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A Chronological Timeline Of Darth Vader In Preparation For ‘Rogue One’

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Such is the Sith Lord’s presence, he only appears for 12 minutes in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, yet the entire runtime falls under his ominous …

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‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Official Trailers: Here’s What To Expect

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… Rogue One was in production, frenzied anticipation for the first trailer reached boiling point quicker than you can utter the phrase “Star Wars spin-off.

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‘Star Wars Episode 8’ spoilers: Yoda appearing?

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Now that Darth Vader will finally be back on the big screen, the word now is that Jedi master Yoda could appear in the future as well. “Star Wars …

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Years & Years frontman Olly Alexander dreams of Stars Wars role

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The movie-loving pop trio, who have two songs on the new Bridget Jones’s Baby soundtrack, plan to swap Bridget’s big knickers for Star Wars …

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Sphero Star Wars BB-8 Force Band Pre-Orders Begin

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At Christmas time 2015 everyone fell in love with BB-8, the adorable droid who dashed into the Star Wars universe and stole the show as part of the …

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‘Star Wars Rebels’ release news: Disney prepares for season 3 premiere with a trailer for Grand …

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(Disney XD/Star Wars Rebels)Grand Admiral Thrawn in a screenshot from the “Star Wars Rebels” trailer. Fans are eagerly awaiting the new batch of …

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